India must focus on sustainable urbanisation, green industrialisation, and inclusion of the rural economy. India is now the world’s fastest growing major economy. This is worth celebrating although there is a long road to catch up. In nominal terms, the US economy is still seven times as large as India’s. China’s GDP was 140% larger …
India, the world’s fastest growing major economy, must develop sustainably Read More »
If India plans to double its economy to $5 trillion by 2022 and grow at 8% per year as he predicted, it will need to invest more in health and education. India lags many of its south Asian neighbours on the human development index (HDI) primarily because of inequalities, said a recent report by the United Nations …
Without income and gender equality, India can’t achieve growth target Read More »
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has provided a strong impetus to India’s resolution of achieving gender equality. Goal 5 of the 17 Global Goals is Achieving Gender Equality and Empowering Women and Girls by 2030.Considering the crucial role that women play in a country’s economic and social development, there needs to be a …
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Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have developed “environment friendly” firecrackers which produce 30-35 percent less particulate matter, Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said on October 29. These crackers, however, are unlikely to be produced this Diwali, he said in response to a question. They have been named as safe …
To check pollution, scientists produce environment-friendly’ crackers Read More »
The new company law passed in 2013 made India the first country in the world to have a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) legislation. This move was a notable step forward to ensure that corporates contribute to India’s social development. The new law mandates companies with a net worth of Rs 500 crore or revenue of …
Are Corporate Social Responsibility spends the right yardstick to measure success? Read More »
